The ordinance will allow homeowners to own up to four chickens per half-acre of residentially zoned single-family properties in unincorporated areas of the county.

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Dave Berman
FLORIDA TODAY

County commissioners decided tonight to loosen restrictions on the raising of chickens in residential neighborhoods.

They voted 4-1 in favor of an ordinance to allow homeowners to own up to four chickens per half-acre of residentially zoned single-family properties in unincorporated areas of the county.

Commissioner Chuck Nelson voted no, maintaining that it was a bad idea, and would result in disputes between neighbors. He said the current rules allowing one chicken per household in residential areas is fine. ...